The RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 online application process has started under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026. Railway Recruitment Boards are recruiting graduates for Station Master posts across different Zonal Railways, with the post carrying Pay Level 6 and an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month.
Online applications opened on October 27, 2026 and will remain available until November 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates can pay the examination fee until November 27, while the application modification window will remain open from November 28 to December 7, 2026.
Candidates should note an important discrepancy in the detailed notification. The vacancy summary mentions 1,215 Station Master vacancies, while the detailed RRB-wise vacancy table in Annexure-B adds up to 1,265 posts. Until Railway Recruitment Boards issue a clarification or corrigendum, applicants should check the vacancies shown for their chosen RRB in Annexure-B while treating 1,215 as the figure stated in the notification summary.
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RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways |
| Post | Station Master |
| Notification | CEN 08/2026 |
| Vacancy in Summary Table | 1,215 |
| Total in RRB-wise Annexure-B | 1,265 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Application Starts | October 27, 2026 |
| Last Date | November 25, 2026 |
RRB Station Master Vacancy 2026
The detailed Annexure-B currently contains 1,265 vacancies when all category and RRB-wise figures are added together.
Category-wise Vacancies in Annexure-B
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 542 |
| SC | 176 |
| ST | 104 |
| OBC-NCL | 296 |
| EWS | 147 |
| Total | 1,265 |
| Ex-Servicemen | 133 within total |
Ex-Servicemen reservation is horizontal and is included within the overall vacancy count rather than being additional to it.
Why Do Vacancy Figures Show 1,215 and 1,265?
Candidates are likely to see both figures online.
The detailed CEN currently shows:
- 1,215 vacancies in the main summary
- 1,265 vacancies when the RRB-wise Annexure-B table is totalled
The Annexure-B category totals themselves add up consistently to 1,265.
Because the detailed notification does not explain the difference, candidates should avoid treating either figure as a silently corrected total. The recruitment article should retain this distinction until RRB publishes a clarification.
Vacancies are also provisional and may increase, decrease or become nil depending on Railway requirements.
Major RRB-Wise Vacancy Highlights
Some of the larger vacancy allocations in Annexure-B include:
| RRB/Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mumbai – Central Railway | 125 |
| Jammu-Srinagar – Northern Railway | 122 |
| Chennai – Southern Railway | 119 |
| Thiruvananthapuram – Southern Railway | 114 |
| Prayagraj – North Central Railway | 104 |
| Bengaluru – South Western Railway | 102 |
| Secunderabad – South Coast Railway | 65 |
| Bilaspur – South East Central Railway | 52 |
| Ajmer – North Western Railway | 49 |
| Bhopal – West Central Railway | 49 |
Candidates can apply to only one RRB under CEN 08/2026.
Once the RRB is selected and the application is submitted, candidates should not assume that the chosen RRB can be changed during the modification period.
RRB Station Master Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice | October 24, 2026 |
| Detailed Notification | October 26, 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | October 27, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 25, 2026 |
Candidates should complete the application well before November 25 because multiple applications or incorrect RRB selection may affect candidature.
RRB Station Master Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
A graduate degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
The required qualification must be completed by November 25, 2026.
Candidates awaiting the final result of their qualifying degree are not eligible merely because they expect the result after the application deadline.
There is no prescribed requirement for a specific graduation stream. Graduates from Arts, Commerce, Science, Engineering and other recognised disciplines can apply if they satisfy the remaining eligibility conditions.
RRB Station Master Age Limit 2026
Age will be calculated as on January 1, 2027.
| Particular | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 33 years |
| Age Cut-off | January 1, 2027 |
For UR/EWS candidates, the prescribed date-of-birth range corresponds broadly to candidates born between:
January 2, 1994 and January 1, 2007
subject to the notification conditions.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As prescribed based on service |
| Serving Railway Staff | As per Railway rules |
| Eligible Quasi-Administrative Railway Staff | As prescribed |
| Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women | As per category-specific limits |
Candidates claiming reservation or relaxation must possess valid certificates in the prescribed format.
RRB Station Master Salary 2026
Station Master is placed in:
Pay Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400 |
Selected employees will also be eligible for applicable allowances under Railway rules.
These may include components such as:
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Transport Allowance
- Other admissible Railway allowances
During the prescribed training period, candidates will receive the applicable stipend rather than full regular pay, as provided under Railway rules.
RRB Station Master Application Fee
The fee structure includes a substantial refund for candidates who actually appear in the CBT.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC-NCL/EWS and other candidates | ₹500 |
| SC/ST | ₹250 |
| Female candidates | ₹250 |
| Transgender candidates | ₹250 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 |
| Minority candidates | ₹250 |
| Economically Backward Class candidates | ₹250 |
Fee Refund
For candidates paying ₹500:
₹400 will be refunded after appearing in the CBT, after deduction of applicable bank charges.
For candidates paying ₹250:
₹250 will be refunded after appearing in the CBT, subject to deduction of bank charges.
Candidates who do not appear in the CBT are not eligible for the examination-fee refund.
Application Modification Fee
Candidates using the application modification facility will have to pay:
₹250 per modification
The modification window runs from November 28 to December 7, 2026.
Certain details, including the account-creation information and selected RRB, may not be modifiable.
RRB Station Master Selection Process 2026
The 2026 recruitment uses a substantially different selection structure from the earlier NTPC Station Master pattern.
The stages are:
- Single-Stage Computer-Based Test
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
There is no separate CBT 2 stage under the notified CEN 08/2026 structure.
There is also no interview.
Live Photograph Requirement
The application process uses a live photograph system.
Candidates should be prepared to capture their photograph using:
- Webcam; or
- Mobile camera
during the application process.
A pre-existing passport photograph may not be accepted in place of the required live capture.
Candidates should use:
- Plain background
- Proper lighting
- Clear frontal face
- No cap or sunglasses
According to the application instructions.
How to Apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRB application portal and select CEN 08/2026 – Station Master Recruitment 2026.
- Create an account or log in using existing RRB credentials, then choose only one RRB after checking its vacancy distribution.
- Enter personal, educational, category and communication details carefully, capture the required live photograph and upload the prescribed signature/documents.
- Pay the applicable examination fee, enter correct bank details for refund and review the complete application before submission.
- Submit the application by November 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Fee payment can be completed until November 27, while permitted modifications can be made from November 28 to December 7, 2026.
Important Points for Candidates
Candidates must possess their graduate qualification by November 25, 2026.
Those awaiting final-year results are not eligible unless the qualifying result has been declared by the prescribed date.
Applicants should check the A-2 medical standard before applying because the Station Master has strict eyesight requirements.
Candidates should also be careful while selecting the RRB because the choice determines the vacancy pool against which they compete.
Preparation should follow the new single-stage CBT pattern, which differs significantly from the earlier NTPC recruitment structure.
